Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar


Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar is an award given by the Sangeet Natak Akademi to outstanding artists under 35 who have demonstrated talent in the fields of music, dance and Theatre. Every year 32 artists are selected. Award winners receive a prize of Rs 25000 from the chairman of  Sangeet Natak Akademi in a special ceremony.

Recipients

Theatre

Theatre Direction

Bharatnatyam

Hindustani

Sitar
In 2018, Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan, sons of Amjad Ali Khan, and both then above 35, were selected for the 2017 award in their respective fields, but refused the award stating that it should be awarded to younger musicians.